Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is 1 hour behind Madrid.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from MAD to Glasgow. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from MAD to Glasgow with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Spain. But before reserving your flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
MAD is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow is ر.ق. 189. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 427. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to Glasgow if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes about 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). As soon as your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 38 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 53 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from MAD to Glasgow at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Glasgow in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap flights from MAD to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Glasgow, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top attractions which should be on every Glasgow itinerary.
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